Physics AB Test Flashcards

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Does Mars have a greater gravitational field strength on Earth?

A

Mars is less than on Earth, Therefore unbalanced forces are less on mars.
Less:Less

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2
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A child throws a stone into a river from a bridge

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v=gt Calculate Velocity

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3
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Calculate the height of the bridge

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In this case Distance = the average velocity divided by 2, X the time

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4
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2 Cons about space travel exploration

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Very expensive to do and take off and reentry is very dangerous and if they go wrong can lead in many deaths

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5
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How lightyears work

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6
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Speed of light

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299,792,458m/s

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7
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Distance of a lightyear

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9.461e+15

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8
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How to calculate acceleration

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9
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Name 4 celestial objects

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  • Universe
  • Stars
  • Galaxies
  • Solar systems
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10
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2 Pros about space exploration

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Colonisation and possible material gathering

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